Real estate is slower to get into so I would first look to switch job wise and see if you can get a a higher paying attorney job.

Since you're owner-occupying the duplex, most lenders won’t allow you to put the property into an LLC while you have a residential mortgage, as it could violate loan terms.

Need to keep that cash moving!

This seems to follow the general overall trend of lower cost areas winning at the expense of those with a high costs of living.

They offer a mix of historic homes and proximity to downtown, making them attractive for renovations and flips. i totally agree, how long have you been investing?

Leveraging you primary residence in order to procure financing for the a rental property will certainly give you the opportunity to get the best rate. 

What else uses gas in the units? 

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@Ngozi IwunzeOne way to avoid capital gains is to turn the flip into a rental after the rehab and then do a 1031 exchange into a more expensive property.